Donovan Mitchell Scores 42 as Cavaliers Extend Win Streak

All-Star guard reaches 40-point mark for sixth time this season

Mar. 25, 2026 at 4:39am

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Donovan Mitchell scored 42 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight victory, a 136-131 win over the Orlando Magic. Mitchell's big performance marked the sixth time this season he has exceeded 40 points in a game, further cementing his status as an offensive force for the Cavaliers.

Why it matters

Mitchell's scoring outburst comes at a crucial time for the Cavaliers, who are jockeying for playoff position in the Eastern Conference. With the win, Cleveland moved to within 2.5 games of the second and third seeds, setting up an exciting finish to the regular season.

The details

Mitchell was efficient in his scoring, going 14-of-22 from the field and 3-of-7 from three-point range. He also added 2 rebounds and 3 assists to his stat line. This was Mitchell's second 30-point game in March, as he had previously scored 30 against the Boston Celtics on March 8.

  • Mitchell scored 42 points in 35 minutes against the Orlando Magic on March 25, 2026.
  • Prior to this game, Mitchell had scored 30 points against the Boston Celtics on March 8, 2026.

The players

Donovan Mitchell

A 29-year-old All-Star guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who is having a highly productive season, averaging 28.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

James Harden

Mitchell's new superstar teammate on the Cavaliers, who the team is hoping can help lead them to playoff success.

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What’s next

The Cavaliers will look to continue their winning streak and improve their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down.

The takeaway

Donovan Mitchell's scoring outbursts have been a key factor in the Cavaliers' success this season, and the team will need him to continue playing at a high level if they hope to make a deep playoff run alongside their new superstar teammate James Harden.